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How a quick detour became a highlight of our trip to the Coachella Valley Indian Wells Tennis Tournament. Indian Wells in March is a veritable paradise of 75-80 weather, blooming citrus trees, an effortless blend of thriving Mediterranean and desert plants and world class tennis.

The soil in the Edible Demo Garden gets a lot of attention. Compost and organic amendments are added regularly. Moisture levels are monitored, and rainwater is supplemented with drip irrigation and hand watering.

Are you getting ready to start some seeds for your spring and summer gardens? Maybe you have some seed starting mix leftover from previous years.

Grapevines in Napa Valley are breaking their dormancy after enjoying their winter nap. If you haven't done so already, get out your pruning shears, sharpen them, and make sure they are functioning properly. Grapevines need a haircut now to be at their best in 2024.

The California 4-H Horse Classic Team traveled to Denver, CO in January to represent California 4-H at the National Western Roundup.

As spring unfolds, take time to enjoy the fruits of your labor. My garden is my most beautiful masterpiece ~ Claude Monet Tasks Compost weed-free grass clippings and other thorn and disease-free garden waste. Better yet, start a grasscycling program for an existing lawn. Pruning Shape hedges.

Date/Time: Wednesday, April 10, 2024; 9:30am - 11:30am Location: UCCE Sutter-Yuba Office; 142 Garden Hwy, Yuba City, CA 95991 RSVP: Click here to register *Please RSVP by Wednesday, April 3, 2024 for an accurate lunch count.

Today's Honorary Bee Image Award goes to...drum roll...an image of a humble hoverfly appearing on the National Geographic Facebook page. The caption reads "A bee sits on a marigold flower in Coronado National Forest, Arizona, USA.

On one of her darkest days, Tammah Watts stood in front of her kitchen sink to fill a pitcher of water. Outside of her window, the San Marcos resident noticed a flutter in the distance. She spotted a small yellow bird emerge from the tree and her eyes grew in admiration.

The UC Davis Department of Viticulture and Enology Extension Team will be On the Road in Kern County on Wednesday, April 10th! See attached for agenda and registration link...